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Plastic-Free Rating
Personal Care
Mainstream Brand
Personal Care·Naturium

The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Contains chemical exfoliants (AHAs) which can be harsh for some skin types, and is packaged in a plastic bottle.
PFR Caution

An exfoliating body wash formulated with an AHA blend to smooth and soften skin.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
6
Packaging
5
Transparency
6
Durability
7

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Contains chemical exfoliants (AHAs) which can be harsh for some skin types, and is packaged in a plastic bottle.

Synthetic Plastic Content
100%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Naturium's The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash is made from Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Red Algae. Certifications: Vegan-friendly, Fragrance-free.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:HDPE
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash

Health Risk

AHAs can cause sun sensitivity and irritation.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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